Cobalt
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Synonyms
- Cobalt concentration
Clinic significance
A trace element contained in vitamin B12. Cobalt salts are used to treat anemia and cyanide poisoning. Fairly widely used in industry (chemical, paints and alloys) and occupational exposure can result in asthma, contact dermatitis and hematological problems.
Prenalytics
- 3 mL
- Sodium heparin whole blood (do not use gel separator tubes)
- Refrigerated
Further information
- Sample at end of work shift and at end of working week
Specific equipment available
T4 : Sodium Heparin tube
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Turnaround time
15 days
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Lyon
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Dr Laurence PELLEGRINA
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
Dr Laurence PELLEGRINA
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41
+334 72 80 23 05
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 23 05
+334 72 80 10 04